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Liliannar (58 KP) rated Hunger in Books

May 29, 2018  
Hunger
Hunger
Roxane Gay | 2017 | Biography
10
9.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was difficult to read while being an absolutely smooth and easy read. Despite not having the same physical problems as the author, I could understand the things she was saying about building up a fortress around herself. About not feeling secure or safe in her own body and wanting to change that. I feel like this is almost a must read for everyone. Male, female, thin, fat. It really opened my eyes about so many things in the world around me. Definitely worth the time it took to read and one I would enjoy again.

It didn't feel like a book about someone. It felt like sitting with the author while she let you read her journal and see the inner-most part of her mind and soul.
  
Trusting Jesus Every Day: Devotions to Increase a Woman’s Faith by Michelle Medlock Adams; Ramona Richards; Katherine Anne Douglas reminds us that somedays Trusting Jesus may seem easier than others. But it also reminds us that a smile can brighten a day and Giggling can be a wonderful workout. We are reminded too that Jesus should be our place of Refugee. The authors reminds us too that just as the body needs water we need living water to feed our Souls. Trusting Jesus Everyday reminds us that as Christians our Godly lives should be a witness to nonbelievers without words having to be said.

I was given a copy of Trusting Jesus Everyday through the Barbour Publishing, Inc.and their partnership with Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
  
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Flynn (6 KP) rated Uhura's Song in Books

Sep 18, 2018  
Uhura's Song
Uhura's Song
Janet Kagan | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I've noticed there aren't many places where feline characters have background and depth in the Star Trek universe, but this book did a wonderful job of giving insight into a different culture. There was quite a lot of detail in the body language cues of the Sivoans; I especially enjoyed the fact that their tails were the main outlet of most emotions. I've also enjoyed when Uhura has her moments, when she is vital to the plot as in this book and [b:The Tears of the Singers|1560530|The Tears of the Singers|Melinda M. Snodgrass|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1185232470s/1560530.jpg|1553068] because of her voice. I also thoroughly enjoyed the character Tail-Kinker to-Ennien, for who doesn't enjoy that character that constantly baffles and confuses Spock?
  
Everything, Everything
Everything, Everything
Nicola Yoon | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
8
9.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Enjoyable Love Story
This book follows Maddy; a teenage girl who suffers from a rare disease that prevents her from leaving her house. Her uneventful daily like is shaken up when a new boy moves in next door.
Maddy reminds me of a princess trapped in a tower, but the tower is her own body. She understands that Olly isn't going to come save the day. She actually afraid of letting him into her life. The best part of this book is seeing Maddy decide what risks are worth taking. Once she decides to let Olly be a part of her life her view on the world starts to change. Overall this was a great book, and Maddy's love story proves that the best things in life come with a little risk.
  
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Awix (3310 KP) rated Fantastic Voyage (1966) in Movies

Dec 17, 2019 (Updated Dec 18, 2019)  
Fantastic Voyage (1966)
Fantastic Voyage (1966)
1966 | Sci-Fi
Well-known sci-fi movie is too camp to take seriously, but scores points for inventiveness. Most of the plot is pure maguffinery, there to facilitate a) the central notion of miniaturised people floating around inside someone's body and b) Raquel Welch in a wetsuit (clearly they haven't quite cracked a method of miniaturising Welch's hair).

Vivid but not remotely convincing special effects, stolid performances from the cast, and a plot which really does have issues going on: the casting alone makes it very obvious who the traitor is going to be, while the climax conveniently forgets that the patient's convalescence is likely to be impacted by the presence of a full-size submarine inside his brain. It's watchable, not least for the groovy 60s stylings, but not as a serious drama.
  
Upgrade (2018)
Upgrade (2018)
2018 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Seeking Revenge
Upgrade- directed by Liegh Whannell was a excellent, fantasic movie. Than combines sci-fi, action and horror into one movie. Think Robocop, Dredd and Terminator all combine into one movie with the horror espect.

The plot: A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure -- an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility -- skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.

If you like seek revenge movies like Dredd and Robocop than you will love this movie. Logan Marshall-Green is excellent and Leigh Whannell does a excellent job directing.